Ashley Kossakowski is a passionate, skilled bassist and vocalist known for her stage presence and energy. She has played to tens of thousands on national and international tours, and festivals including Lollapalooza, SXSW, Shaky Knees and Summerfest.

Now based in Brooklyn, NY, Kossakowski was raised by the DIY music scene in her hometown of Chicago. Kossakowski is a queer first-generation Polish immigrant and has been touring since 2014. She studied under Sara Landeau (Bikini Kill, The Julie Ruin) in New York and has been an active participant in the New York music scene since 2015.

Kossakowski is the front-person of Groupie, the band she founded in 2015, where she serves as bassist, lead vocalist, co-writer, and co-producer. She has spent the majority of the last two years as the touring bassist for Cafuné, which notably included opening for Sabrina Carpenter in 2023, CHVRCHES on their Screen Violence tour in 2022, Cavetown on several European dates in 2023, as well as NLE Choppa, 070 Shake, dodie, and mxmtoon. She has also been the touring bassist for Oceanator and Idaho Green. Other career highlights include playing an Audiotree session and gracing the stages of legendary venues like Alexandra Palace in London, L’Olympia in Paris, House of Blues in Chicago, Bowery Ballroom in NYC, and the Paramount Theater in Seattle, WA.

Ashley is available for touring opportunities and one-off gigs. Contact her below.